The Tragedies and Triumphs of Sissi’s Sisters

Wild affairs, secret pregnancies, lavish parties, and military standoffs in the highest aristocratic circles

Elisabeth “Sissi” of Austria and her sisters Helene and Sophie Charlotte. Source: picture-alliance/maxppp, Wikipedia/Public Domain, picture-alliance/Mary Evans

Romy Schneider’s performance as Sissi in the famous movie series made Empress Elisabeth of Austria, nicknamed Sissi, an icon. Much is known about the tragedies in her life and her love story with Emperor…